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Chemistry IGCSE (Distance Learning) at National Extension College *Fees Payable*

Course description

**DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE**

This home study course will introduce you to the basic principles of chemistry and prepare you for the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry exam. If you intend to study any science in any capacity, an understanding of chemistry will provide you with a good foundation on which to build your knowledge. Our IGCSE Chemistry course looks at the make-up of matter, the way different chemicals interact and form bonds, and some of the chemical processes that bring about changes in chemical structure. If you are thinking of a career in engineering, food processing, pharmaceuticals or medicine, knowledge of chemistry is essential.

You should allow for between 120 and 150 hours' study time, plus additional time for completing assignments. You will have tutor support for a period of up to 18 months from the date of enrolment.

Course content

Unit 1: Introductory skills

Unit 2: Basic chemical principles

Unit 3: Chemical resources and pollution

Unit 4: Metals

Unit 5: Structure and reactivity

Unit 6: Organic chemistry

Unit 7: Energy, equilibria and reaction kinetics

Unit 8: Obtaining evidence and graphical information

Unit 9: The periodic table

Unit 10: Chemical calculations

Unit 11: Oxidation and reduction

Unit 12: Electrolysis

Unit 13: Chemical substances: preparation and analysis

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge is required for this course.

Assessment

This course follows specification 4CH0 from the awarding organisation Edexcel. Full details of the specification can be obtained from Edexcel's website.

Two exams: 2hrs (67% of marks) and 1hr (33% of marks)Fifteen assignmentsNo courseworkAll exams must be taken in the same session

Financial information

**FEES PAYABLE**

It’s your choice: pay in full and discount your course fees, or spread the cost with our finance offer. To pay in instalments, you will need to enrol by telephone.

For enrolments in the UK there are no additional postage and packing charges. For enrolments outside of the UK the following postage and packing charges apply:

EU – £75 for the first course and £40 for second and subsequent courses

Rest of the world – £130 for the first course and £70 for second and subsequent courses

Further information

This course is entirely self-contained so no additional textbooks are required.

As chemistry is essentially a practical subject, some of the activities and assignments will involve basic experiments. These may be simple observations or they may be experiments that require apparatus you can find in your home, such as candles, batteries and yeast. Occasionally you may need to buy some equipment, such as test tubes or a thermometer: a full list of all the equipment you'll need will be included with your materials. No laboratory access is required.

How to apply

If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact National Extension College *Fees Payable* directly.